Need for mini CABs to tackle drug gangs

Communities terrorised by drug gangs need more Garda resources as well as “mini” criminal assets bureaus, an Oireachtas committee has heard.

And local “safety nets” are required to help families suffering “appalling” levels of intimidation because of debts owed to gangs.

An Oireachtas justice committee hearing on gangland crime was told that more employment and youth facilities were needed in the affected communities.